Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek
PoorPosted for loadSchoharie County, New York · Old State HWY 10 · Structure no. 000000001007860
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek in Schoharie County, New York. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 119 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old SH 10 Summit over Bear Gulch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.